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Exotic Caye
EXOTIC CAYE RESORT
Exotic Caye's Resort suites are all nestled in a tropical setting
with
a direct and unobstructed ocean front view!
There's
a wonderful feeling when you walk right out your room, over the warm white sand and feel the
crystal blue waters of the Caribbean embrace you like an old friend. It's
the feeling of renewal and relaxation -- shedding the day-to-day grind
and discovering once again your real sense of being. You've felt it before.
It may well be the most perfect moment in the world.
The Exotic Caye Beach resort is full of perfect moments. The tranquility
of a relaxing massage. Dancing the night away at Crazy Canuck's Beach
Bar. Soaking up the sun. Lounging in an oceanfront hammock.
Smelling fresh ocean breezes. Diving the day away or doing nothing at all. This promises to be a
vacation you will never forget!
If you're also looking for adventure, you've come to the right place. Trek through the jungle rain forest to
Belize's unique cave system for a tubing trip of a lifetime. Dive the
famous Blue Hole, a 412 feet deep perfectly circular limestone sinkhole
first navigated by Jacques Cousteau. Explore ancient Mayan ruins on the
Belize mainland, fish for tarpon on the reef, or hit the links
on a private 18-hole golf course. The possibilities are endless for your
adventurous spirit!
Alone or with a group, whatever you want to do, we make sure it's perfect.
Reserve a room now and become part of the Exotic Caye family.
Dive Shop
Let the dive shop guide you on unforgettable adventures to fulfill all your water sport interests. From snorkeling to deep-sea fishing, our dive shop has everything to complete your itinerary.
Freshwater Swimming Pool
A freshwater swimming pool is just the place to refresh after a day of sight-seeing or sun bathing. Lay back and enjoy the sun deck and the bar staff will bring you a tropical cocktail to complete the moment.
Monkey Bite's Cafe
Located next to the pool, Monkey Bite's offers a quick breakfast snack or a hearty lunch.
Crazy Canuck's Beach Bar
Come relax by the beach and enjoy one of the many fine tropical drinks prepared for you by our attentive staff. Open on three sides and right next to the sea you will be able to watch island life happen around you, while you meet new friends or enjoy spending time with old ones. Relaxation is the rule. Each day our bartenders create a new drink special. Kick back with a Belikin Beer, enjoy the fresh ocean breezes and relax with the open air atmosphere of Crazy Canuck's Beach Bar.
Diving Belize
It's
no wonder among divers that Belize is called the Adventure Coast.
Nestled away on the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize boasts the second
largest barrier reef in the world, three magnificent atolls, 70 types
of hard corals, nearly 400 species of fish, an endless array of dive sites
and one awesome blue hole!
The underwater world of Belize is vibrant and diverse. Home to some of earth's most unique geological formations, it is a profusion of colors and exotic marine life. When it comes to world-class dive destinations, Belize is at the top of everybody's list - and with good reason. In addition to being an exceptional recreational dive destination, Exotic Caye also offers the most advanced diving and courses for those divers looking to grow in the sport.
The
dive shop is located right outside your oceanfront condo. This location
is central to the many dive sites located just offshore while also convenient
to the Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse Caye, and the famous Blue Hole. Listed
below are some of the major dive sites along with information about the
aspects of that dive.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
This site is a national park just a ten-minute boat ride south of the
resort. The maximum depth is 30 feet and there is a channel here to open
water so currents can be a consideration. Because of its protected status,
you are likely to see almost all species of fish native to these waters.
Shark Ray Alley
Located near Hol Chan, this exciting site affords one the opportunity
to swim with a large collection of Nurse Sharks and Southern Stingrays.
The rays, having wing-spans of up to four feet, swim close enough to be
touched as do the nurse sharks, who are up to six feet in length.
The Blue Hole
This is one of the claims to fame for many divers around the world, been there, done that. The blue hole is a limestone sinkhole which is almost perfectly round. It is over 1000 feet across and over 400 feet deep. The walls of the dive are steep and not until you reach levels below 110 feet do you begin to see the stalactites that are the roof of this monstrous cave. It is hard to imagine that just a little over 10,000 years ago this formation was an above ground cave. What the Blue Hole lacks in coral and aquatic life it overwhelms with a true sense of awe.
Cypress Canyons - Victoria Tunnels
Both of these sites are within a five-minute boat ride from the resort. Each offers great visibility, abundant fish species, and canyon formations at 60 to 90 feet.
Rocky Point - Mexico Rocks
Farther north, about 30 minutes, to a point where the reef meets the island is Rocky Point. This is an especially great place to view coral of many colors and also have a chance to see large silver Tarpon lurking around these waters. Mexico Rocks is one of the best canyon sites with several caves in the coral to explore.
Turneffe Islands
Turneffe Islands, just two-hours offshore, are the largest of the three offshore atoll reefs in Belize. Although these islands are little more than small sandbars with mangroves and swampy lagoons, they provide a phenomenal habitat for aquatic life and unique diving. A favorite area known as the Elbow includes species from tube-sponges to deep-water gorgonians.
Lighthouse Reef
Lighthouse Reef, about two and a half hours, is the farthest offshore reef but it is closer to Ambergris Caye than Glovers reef to the south. It is a popular area for divers especially for its own merits but also because it is the home of the Blue Hole. The best diving on Lighthouse is located at its southern end, at either Half Moon Caye or Long Caye. Both have unique dive experiences and are well worth the trip. Additionally many of the dive trips stop at Half Moon Caye for lunch where you will be able to view the endangered Red Footed Boobie, one of only two known habitats to support this number of their species.
FEATURED BELIZE RESORTS:
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Sunbreeze Beach
Ambergris Caye |
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OTHER BELIZE RESORTS:
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Aqua Marina Suites
Ambergris Caye |
Jaguar Paw Jungle Resort
Mainland Belize |
Ramon's Village
Ambergris Caye |
Blackbird Caye Resort
Turneffe Atoll |
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Lighthouse Reef
Resort
Lighthouse Reef |
Turneffe Flats
Turneffe Atoll |
Blue Tang Inn
Ambergris Caye |
Exotic Caye
Temptation Island |